#Crossbar Lock
Crossbar lock knives reviewed with mechanism breakdown, strength tests and smoothness analysis. KnivesNews covers this ambidextrous locking system, popular models and buying guides for crossbar lock EDC folders.
Kubey Caiman KU421: 14C28N at 60-62 HRC Behind a Crossbar Lock
Kubey's Caiman KU421 puts vacuum-treated 14C28N at 60-62 HRC behind a crossbar lock, on a 2.51-ounce G10 frame, for $70 in four colorways.
Reddit Spotted It First: The Benchmade x Blade HQ Griptilian Returns in Z-Wear
A surprise Benchmade x Blade HQ Griptilian with Z-Wear blades in teal, green and purple hit forums this week, reviving the classic AXIS-lock EDC in super steel.
Real Steel Huginn Halloween Limited Edition: A $69 Crossbar Folder Dressed for the Season
Real Steel dresses its Huginn EDC folder in an exclusive Halloween colorway, limited in quantity and priced at $69.
Kershaw Bel Air 6105: Why a $150 American MagnaCut Folder Is Getting So Much Attention
Kershaw's Bel Air 6105 pairs a 3.1-inch MagnaCut blade with the DuraLock crossbar and a 2.9-ounce aluminum handle for about $150.
Real Steel ESCA Boost: A 49-Gram Crossbar Folder That Comes in Ten Colorways
Real Steel's ESCA Boost is a 49-gram, 2.04-inch crossbar folder with G10 scales and ten color options, priced at $59.
Kansept Ptarmigan K2055A1: Jared Price's 3.83-Ounce Titanium Frame Lock
Kansept's Ptarmigan K2055A1 puts Jared Price's drop-point design in a 3.83-ounce titanium frame lock with CPM S35VN and timascus accents for $179.89.
Kansept Link T1068H3: A $70 Top Liner Lock With Three Ways to Open
The Kansept Link T1068H3 takes Johnathan Shaw's Triple Stripe design to $69.99 with 14C28N steel, a top liner lock and three deployment options.
Vosteed Vombat A4109: 14C28N, a Clip Point and Swappable Scales for $69
The Vosteed Vombat A4109 adds a clip point option and 14C28N steel to the compact crossbar-lock line, with quick-swap Micarta or G10 scales for $69.
CIVIVI Lil Yonder C25025B-1: Zac Whitmore's Crossbar Lock Take on the Spey Point
The CIVIVI Lil Yonder C25025B-1 is a compact crossbar lock folder with a 2.44-inch 14C28N spey point, designed with creator Zac Whitmore at $62.30.
Kansept Quasar K1099V11: CPM-20CV and Shred Carbon for $110
Kansept 's collaboration with Paul Munko has produced a run of knives that share a certain curved, almost organic geometry, and the Quasar is the most restraine...
Kansept Lichen T2091A1: Derek Sharon's 154CM Bolster Lock
Kansept 's release calendar has been crowded this fall, but the Lichen stands out for a quieter reason: it is one of the few knives in the company's lineup that...
Reate Horizon X Brings Premium Build Quality Under $100
Reate has earned a reputation as both a serious knifemaker and an OEM for other brands. The Horizon X applies that same standard to a sub-$100 crossbar-lock fol...
Civivi Elite Tessera Crossbar-Lock Knife Arrives for Preorder
Civivi 's second Elite-series folder, the Tessera, pairs a crossbar lock and CPM S35VN blade with machined aluminum handles — preorders open at $137, shipping b...
Buck 110 and 112 Crossbar Elite Knives Finally Retire the Lockback
Buck 's 110 Folding Hunter and 112 Ranger trade their iconic lockback for a fully ambidextrous crossbar lock , MagnaCut blades and lightweight aluminum handles ...
New Release: CIVIVI ELITE Tessera Thumb Features Crossbar Lock
CIVIVI introduces the ELITE Tessera Thumb, a new addition to their lineup positioned for mid-range EDC users. Whether you're an everyday carry enthusiast, a tac...
New Release: CIVIVI Zygon Thumb Stud Features Top Crossbar Lock
CIVIVI introduces the Zygon Thumb Stud, a new addition to their lineup positioned for mid-range EDC users. Whether you're an everyday carry enthusiast, a tactic...
New Release: Vosteed Raccoon 2.0 Features Crossbar Lock
Vosteed introduces the 2.0, a new addition to their lineup positioned for mid-range EDC users. Whether you're an everyday carry enthusiast, a tactical user, or ...
Knafs Lander 7: The Final Chapter of a Budget EDC Icon Goes Big
Knafs is sending off its beloved Lander line with one last, oversized installment. The Lander 7 is the biggest version yet, but it keeps the same accessible pri...
Schwarz Knives Enduro: Reinventing the Crossbar Lock From the Inside Out
Idaho knifemaker TJ Schwarz spent 14 years refining a stronger crossbar lock , and the result is the Enduro—a folder so overbuilt that its test unit has already...
Vosteed Raccoon Crossbar Lock 2.0 Review: A Flagship EDC Knife Gets Smarter
Vosteed refreshes its flagship Raccoon folder with the Crossbar Lock 2.0, blending a tougher lock, upgraded blade steel, and a familiar raccoon-inspired attitud...
# Böker Plus Rockstub Blue Elox: Affordable EDC Gets a Fresh Coat of Color
Böker’s popular Rockstub pocket knife returns with a striking blue anodized aluminum handle, a 14C28N drop-point blade, and a $70 price tag that undercuts most ...
Vosteed Coming Soon - Parallel- Crossbar: S35VN Steel with provides a solid Handle
Vosteed introduces the Coming Soon - Parallel- Crossbar, a new addition to their lineup positioned for premium EDC users. Whether you're an everyday carry enthu...